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A bowl of steaming black eyed peas recipe crock pot, topped with pulled pork and crispy bacon bits, garnished with parsley.

Black Eyed Peas Recipe Crock Pot

A simple and hearty black eyed peas recipe made in a crock pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Black Eyed Peas
  • 1 lb dried black eyed peas rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 ham hock or smoked turkey leg
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Rinse the black eyed peas and soak them overnight in water. Drain before using.
  2. Add the soaked black eyed peas, water, ham hock or smoked turkey leg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the crock pot.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the peas are tender.
  4. Remove the ham hock or turkey leg, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with cornbread or rice for a complete meal.

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